I, Claudius: From the Autobiography of Tiberius Claudius, Born 10 B.C., Murdered and Deified A.D. 54Considered an idiot because of his physical infirmities, Claudius survived the intrigues and poisonings of the reigns of Augustus, Tiberius, and the Mad Caligula to become emperor in 41 A.D. A masterpiece. |
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User Review - harrietbrown - LibraryThingThis follow-up novel to Robert Graves' classic, "I, Claudius" continues the life story of the Roman Emperor Tiberius Claudius. It begins immediately following where the previous novel left off, and ends with his death under mysterious circumstances, and his deification. Read full review
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User Review - Marse - LibraryThing"Claudius, the God" continues Robert Graves' story of the Emperor Claudius beginning just after he is crowned emperor and continues to his death. It is, like the prior book "I, Claudius", a first ... Read full review
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I, Claudius: From the Autobiography of Tiberius Claudius, Born 10 B.C ... Robert Graves Limited preview - 1989 |
I, Claudius: From the Autobiography of Tiberius Claudius, Born 10 B ..., Part 54 Robert Graves No preview available - 2008 |
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